Israeli draft
IDF draft moving forward amid Operation Roaring Lion, includes over 500 new immigrants
The batch of recruits for March-April 2026 is expected to consist of thousands of soldiers, including those drafting into combat roles.
IDF overhauls pre-draft medical screening checks during military conscription process with AI
Former hostage Nimrod Cohen announces return to IDF: 'Didn't do enough during my mandatory service'
Lapid, Eisenkot, and Bennett back reservists at Jerusalem draft law protest
The haredi draft bill shouldn’t be part of religion and state relations
Strategically when you mix up two separate issues, you may be liable to lose on both sides.
Going to Work
There is fear the new conscription bill could set Israel back, as haredim are able to once again postpone service, which has tended to be an indicator of integration into the economy.
IDF draft dodger released from mandatory service after 100 days in prison
Brachfeld was imprisoned four times by the IDF.
The new conscription plan: Taking the easy route to inequality
Though many ultra-Orthodox politicians expressed outrage at the original publishing of this new bill, some view the proposal as a double achievement.
Former IDF chief working on plan to draft all haredim and Arabs
The draft plan could be a stepping stone for Gantz to enter politics.
IDF reservists call to investigate US funding promoting draft-dodging
“It is our belief that the direct financing of activities that endorse draft dodging is unacceptable, especially between respectable allies and friends like the United States and Israel.”
Students pen letter refusing draft: IDF implements policy of racist gov't
The students called on other youth to question and refuse enlistment in the IDF.
WATCH: Police suppress Haredi draft protest with skunk water, force
Police have employed skunk water and other physical methods to disperse the crowds and have arrested at least 25 men so far.
Police: We handled haredi draft protesters carefully and cautiously
90 of the 120 men arrested have been released, though smaller-scale demonstrations have continued.
September 17, 2017: Torah and the draft
Reuven Hammer makes it clear that Jewish law not only fails to exempt Torah students from serving in a national Jewish army, but clearly makes it mandatory.
